Articles by Day: November 8, 2024
Speech Delay or Autism? Understanding the Signs & Finding the Right Support for Your Child
When a child’s words are slow to come, parents often find themselves wondering: Is this “just” a speech delay? Or could it be something more complex, like autism? It’s an understandable concern and one that we hear frequently at our…
Stimming Takes Many Different Forms
Stimming is a common behavior among people with autism. A lot of people think solely of hand-flapping or spinning, but it can take many different forms. In general, stimming is NOT a bad thing. It’s often used as a means…
How Sensory Processing Affects Learning – and How Occupational Therapy Can Help
In early childhood, learning isn’t just about books, numbers, and letters; it’s about the senses—touch, sound, sight, movement—all dancing together in a delicate balance to make the world make sense. For some children, however, this sensory world is disjointed, overwhelming,…
Collaboration Counts: Upside of Multidisciplinary Pediatric Therapy
Early intervention pediatric therapy has been proven to be among the most effective approaches to setting the stage of long-term success for children with a wide range of developmental delays and disabilities. But for those with complex conditions, like autism…